The Infinix GT 50 Pro, a new gaming smartphone launched by Hong Kong-based tech brand Infinix, has been put through its paces in recent weeks. The phone's innovative back panel design, which features a flowing element that helps manage heat, has been particularly noteworthy.
A review unit of the GT 50 Pro was tested over the course of a week to simulate real-world usage. The device comes with 256GB of internal storage and 12GB of RAM, with support for up to 12GB of extended memory. The unit features UFS 4.1 storage and LPDDR5X memory, allowing for faster storage access and efficient memory performance.
The phone's unboxing experience was highlighted by a large retail box that included a hard case, a magnetic ring, a 45-watt charging brick, and a USB cable. The GT Magcharge Cooler 2.0, a bundled accessory that helps manage heat, was also included in a separate box.
The GT 50 Pro's HydroFlow Liquid Cooling Architecture is designed to dissipate heat from hotter areas to cooler ones, enabling sustained high performance even under heavy workloads. The phone's back design also features customizable RGB lights, branded as Mechanical Waves, which can be used to enhance the gaming experience.
The device features a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPS AMOLED display, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 7i, with a peak brightness of up to 4,500 nits and a 144Hz refresh rate. The Pressure-Sense GT Trigger, a feature that can be customized for gaming and various other tasks, was also put to the test.
Gaming performance was evaluated using the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 Ultimate processor, a 4-nanometer chip that features an octa-core CPU and a Mali-G720 MC7 GPU. The phone scored over 1.95 million points in the AnTuTu benchmark, indicating high performance in most games.
Mobile Legends, Genshin Impact, and Minecraft were tested on the GT 50 Pro, with the phone handling demanding games smoothly. The GT Magcharge Cooler 2.0 was also used to evaluate its impact on gaming performance, and results showed that it helped sustain higher performance for a longer period.
The phone's battery performance was found to be decent, but not exceptional. The 6,500mAh battery supports 45W wired charging and 30W wireless charging, but drained relatively faster compared to other phones with similar battery capacities.
The GT 50 Pro's camera performance was also put to the test, with the main camera producing sharp and versatile photos. The camera app offers plenty of features, including five Artificial Intelligence (AI) features that are useful for various tasks. The phone's 50-megapixel main camera, 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and 13-megapixel front camera all performed well in the review.
The GT 50 Pro runs on Infinix XOS 16, based on Android 16, and features Infinix's self-developed N1 Network Chip, which improves weak signal performance by up to 60%. The phone promises three major Android updates and five years of security patch support.
For the verdict, the Infinix GT 50 Pro has proven to be a well-rounded device with an impressive design, solid gaming and camera performance, and a bright display. While its battery performance could be improved, the phone remains a solid option for those who love gaming but do not want to compromise on other crucial aspects of a smartphone.
The Infinix GT 50 Pro is now available for purchase, priced at P25,999 for the 12GB/256GB variant and P29,999 for the 12GB/512GB variant. With its impressive features and performance, it is definitely worth considering for those in the market for a new gaming smartphone.
